Description
On behalf of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Commission) the independent federal agency that administers the AbilityOne Program, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a designated central nonprofit agency, is pursuing potential partnerships with U.S. commercial manufacturers of Wedge-Style Rubber Doorstops for the purpose of providing employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. If successful, the result will be the addition of the Doorstops to the AbilityOne Procurement List (PL) under a co-brand agreement between the manufacturer and the AbilityOne Program, and its registered brands. The Doorstops must meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements. At a minimum, the following criteria must be met: PRODUCT Product offering must include all of the following: Wedge-style, vulcanized rubber doorstop options for all standard-sized, heavy-oversized, spring closed and metal doors. A magnetic wedge-style vulcanized rubber doorstop that can be magnetically attached to metal doors Heavy-duty, wedge-style, vulcanized rubber doorstops that can accommodate heavy, oversized doors with 2” clearances. All wedge-style, vulcanized rubber doorstop should be non-slip on both hard surface and carpeted floors. All doorstops should not mar flooring surface. All wedge-style, vulcanized rubber doorstop should be impact resistant. The product must meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability. Meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements. Meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability. MANUFACTURER Must possess a nationally or industry known brand name that can demonstrate significant appeal through evidence of substantial sales. Demonstrate how it will assist the Commission’s designated nonprofit agency (NPA) to expand its line of Doorstops, thus increasing blind work hours, while keeping expansion costs to the NPA at a minimum. Willing to deliver bulk materials to the non-profit agency to assure the agency of on-time deliveries to federal government customer(s). Willing to enter into a multi-year agreement to include: On-going technical and production assistance. The necessary factory trained technical field support Enabling the non-profit agency to meet the criteria of the AbilityOne Program to convert material, fill containers, label, assemble and package the Doorstops thereby creating employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. Demonstrate a commitment to working with the AbilityOne Program to market the Doorstops(s) solicited herein to Government customers. Preference is given to manufacturers who have a dedicated team for Federal Government sales and marketing. Be willing to work with the NPA, NIB, and AbilityOne to ensure that the price to the end-users is a fair and reasonable price. Manufacturers’ submissions must demonstrate that proposed products meet the criteria listed above, as well as indicate what functions the nonprofit agency’s employees would perform. The deadline for response is 7/30/2021. The written, electronic responses should be directed to the contact listed in this Notice. Questions should be directed by email to jwhite@@nib.org. The subject line should begin with ‘Question: Sources Sought CP-06-30-21-01 Doorstops Information regarding the Commission can be found at www.abilityone.gov. Specific information regarding co-brand agreements can be found by navigating the top left corner of the website. Mouse over Laws, Regulations, and Policy and select Policy Memoranda. Select Operation Memoranda, then select Memorandum Number 22.